India’s ‘Peddi’ Faces Backlash Over Depiction Of Female Lead, Director Agrees To Modify Scenes — Specialty Box Office

Peddi from Prathyangira Cinemas debuted in India — where it’s the top Telugu opener of 2026 — as well as Stateside this weekend amid a social media controversy accusing the film of objectifying its female lead. In an unusual move, writer-director Buchi Babu Sana agreed Saturday to modify the scenes called out by critics of […]

Why This Matters

Controversy surrounds 'Peddi' as director agrees to modify scenes.

- 'Peddi' tops Telugu box office in 2026.

- Social media backlash accuses film of objectifying female lead.

- Director Buchi Babu Sana reportedly agrees to change scenes.

Key Points

• Peddi from Prathyangira Cinemas debuted in India — where it’s the top Telugu opener of 2026 — as well as Stateside this weekend amid a social media controversy accusing the film of objectifying its female lead.
• In an unusual move, writer-director Buchi Babu Sana agreed Saturday to modify the scenes called out by critics of […]

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